Dealing with painful periods? Acupuncture can help!
Many women suffer with a variety of issues around their period with up to 95% of them dealing with pain of some sort during that time of the month. But good news- Acupuncture can help! While we’ve known this for quite some time (because we see it help our patients often) a new study out of Australia confirms it.
The study looked at women getting acupuncture once a week for 12 weeks vs. those who had treatments 3 times a week just the week before their period. Both groups of women experienced less pain in intensity as well as duration. Many of them were still experiencing the positive effects up to a year later.
At our acupuncture clinic in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida we often treat women for all kinds of hormonal issues. Acupuncture is a great option for natural PMS relief and is a wonderful tool for those looking to balance hormones naturally. Typical treatment is once a week for 5-6 weeks then we typically move to every other week for 5-6 weeks. Not only can acupuncture help with painful periods, most people experience an overall feeling of well being. Common side effects include better sleep and less stress!
We often make recommendations on specific supplements that can help as well. Depending on your symptoms we use things like natural herbs, essential oils or other nutrients to help you regulate your cycle and experience painless periods.
In some cases it’s a great idea to complete a Functional Lab test that enables us to get a more in depth look at your hormones. We use the Dutch Test which is a simple urine test you can complete at home. This test provides a wealth of information for anyone dealing with any type of hormone problem. It is the most extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones and is an important test for women dealing with fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, mood swings, anxiety, libido issues and many other hormonal imbalances.
If you’re looking for natural help for hormonal issues please know that we can help. Consultations can be done in our office or over the phone. We offer Acupuncture, Massage, and Functional Medicine in our Grayton Beach office and offer Functional Medicine consultations online no matter where you live! Call us today to set up a free consultation or an appointment 850-231-6000 or book online!